She works hard for the money: Australian women and the gender divide

The gender divide in Australia has narrowed over the past 20 years but there is much more to be done as a man still has the potential to earn $2.4 million over a lifetime compared to a woman who earns nearly $1 million less. The report focuses on women today and how their social and economic status has changed and evolved over time, and what differences can be seen between them and their male counterparts. Published summary from NATSEM website. The contents are: The changing times of women; The balancing act; The employment gap; Division in wages, wealth and retirement; Gaps in expected...  [+] Show more

The gender divide in Australia has narrowed over the past 20 years but there is much more to be done as a man still has the potential to earn $2.4 million over a lifetime compared to a woman who earns nearly $1 million less. The report focuses on women today and how their social and economic status has changed and evolved over time, and what differences can be seen between them and their male counterparts.

Published summary from NATSEM website.

The contents are: The changing times of women; The balancing act; The employment gap; Division in wages, wealth and retirement; Gaps in expected lifetime earnings.